By now, you've probably heard -- and lamented -- the rumors that James McAvoy, he of Mr. Tumnus fame, had been cast to play Kurt Cobain in an upcoming bio-pic, one based on Charles Cross' ultra-morose 2001 tome "Heavier Than Heaven" and executive-produced by the late Nirvana frontman's Widow, Courtney Love. But could the rumors be trusted? We finally got the definitive answer this week. Read More...

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William ShatnerIt's the end of our week but not the end of our links of the day, back with news on "Star Trek," Harold and Kumar, Kurt Cobain, and more.

- William Shatner on his involvement in a "Star Trek" reboot? "I don't do cameos!" (Slashfilm)

- Move over Ray Charles. Kurt Cobain's life to get the biopic treatment from writer David Benioff. (Variety)

- Harold and Kumar "Escape From Guantanamo Bay" as sequel gets new title. (AICN)

- Darren Aronofsky to direct Nicolas Cage in "The Wrestler"? (ComingSoon)

- Martin Campbell in as director of "The Birds" remake. Tippi Hedren continues to cry foul. (Hollywood Reporter and MTV)

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